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English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
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Constructed in Circassian walnut, with line and marquetry inlays; rising from turned oblate bun feet; the lower section housing a hinged door with fretwork panelling, opening to reveal four lemonwood faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels above and below, the slide opening to reveal an easel support writing slope with inset tooled leather and a pen and ink tray; over a double door fretwork cupboard with a shelved interior.
- Dimensions:Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Style:Victorian (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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